Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

The Saudi dilemmaOne of the key regimes to sign on to the Middle East peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland is Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's complicated relationship with other countries in the region allows it to be a player behind the scenes.9:06 a.m.

Guests

Gregory Gause: Associate professor of political science at the University of Vermont and expert on Saudi Arabia.

Isobel Coleman: Senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy with the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of the forthcoming book, "Paradise Beneath Her Feet: Women and Reform in the Middle East."

Are boys adrift?Family physician and psychologist Leonard Sax has noticed a troubling trend over the past decade -- unmotivated boys falling behind in school and in life. In his new book, Sax discusses the causes and the possible solutions.10:06 a.m.

Guests

Leonard Sax, MD: Family physician and psychologist. He is author of "Boys Adrift: What's Really Behind the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys."